Top 5 News Apps in Africa Q4 2021 Performance Overview

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 news applications in Africa showcased varying performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the data provided by Sensor Tower:

X from X Corp. saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $257 in the final week of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 284K in late September and reaching a high of 847K by mid-November. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 16.5M throughout the quarter.

Clubhouse from Alpha Exploration Co. experienced consistent weekly downloads, with figures ranging between 19K and 28K. Active users saw a gentle decline from 253K in late September to 213K by the end of December.

Reddit by reddit showed varied weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $773 in late October. Downloads remained steady, with numbers fluctuating between 18K and 26K. Active users increased from 333K in late September to 377K by the end of December.

Opera News: Breaking & Local from Opera Software AS recorded a decline in weekly downloads, starting at 153K in late September and dropping to 89K by the end of December. Active users decreased from 3.9M to 3.5M over the quarter.

Quora from Quora, Inc. maintained a steady download rate, with weekly figures ranging from 13K to 18K. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 382K in late September and ending at 388K by the close of December.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.